Living with Mild Brain Injury
The Difficulties of Diagnosis and Recovery from Post-Concussion Syndrome
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A vivid memoir of concussion, recovery, and rediscovery.
This compelling memoir charts Pauline’s real-life experience—with symptoms, misdiagnosis, and a hidden bleed following a football tackle. Combining diary entries, clinic notes, and raw emotion, it offers invaluable insight for survivors, families, and healthcare professionals.
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was engrossed, and read the book in a day."
Who it's for:
- Brain injury survivors
- Loved ones and carers supporting someone with mild TBI
- Neurorehabilitation professionals
- Brain Injury awareness advocates and organisations
What you’ll discover:
- Common hidden concussion symptoms
- Pitfalls in diagnosis and uneven recovery paths
- Impact on relationships, work, and identity
- A roadmap to resilience, informed by lived experience
Author Insight
"I wrote this to share my journey of an invisible condition—and to show that a happy life is still possible."
Praise for Living with Mild Brain Injury
“Incredibly vivid… this book will be of great benefit to professionals, survivors and their families alike.” Dr Neil Parrett, MA(hons), DClinPsy, PgDip, CPsychol. Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Neurorehabilitation)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A brilliantly written, and emotional narrative of the author's struggles following a concussion during a football match... I was engrossed and read the book in a day. The book shows that even so called "mild" brain injury is anything but mild, especially to the person affected by it." MrK via Amazon.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I found it to be a deconstruction of all the ways the brain helps us out as well as a reconstruction of the author's mental health and wellbeing, I was instantly gripped and found it incredibly fascinating." Sosomo via Amazon
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Living with Mild Brain Injury – Frequently Asked Questions
What is this book about?
Living with Mild Brain Injury explores the long-term effects of post-concussion syndrome (PCS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), focusing on the emotional, cognitive, and practical challenges that often go unseen. It highlights a survivor's story, and the difficult journey to diagnosis and recovery.
Who is it for?
This book is written for people living with mild brain injuries, their families, friends, healthcare professionals, and anyone wanting to better understand the impact of TBI.
Does the book focus on medical or personal experience?
The emphasis is on lived experience. While it references the medical landscape, it centres on the real-life accounts of people navigating life after brain injury, offering support and validation.
Is this book suitable for someone newly diagnosed?
Yes. Many readers find it helpful in the early stages of recovery, especially if they are feeling isolated, misunderstood, or dismissed. It provides a sense of recognition and community.
Is the book research-based?
The experiences described are grounded in a real-life account and supported by current knowledge of mild brain injury and post-concussion syndrome, but it does not replace clinical advice.
Where can I buy it?
Living with Mild Brain Injury is available in paperback and ebook formats through Routledge books and other major retailers.
Can I read a free sample of the Living with PKU book?
Yes! You can read the first 40 pages of this book free via the Amazon sample.
